The Brick Salmon Arm Midget Tier 2 Silvertips got their 2013/14 season underway this weekend with a couple of losses in league play.
On Saturday, the ’Tips entertained the Kelowna Tier 2 Rockets. Salmon Arm played hard but went down to a tough Rocket team 6-2.
Salmon Arm forwards Nathan Plessis and Kaehler May scored goals in the defeat.
On Sunday, the Silvertips were in Kamloops for a matchup with the Tier 2 Blazers. Salmon Arm got down early, and despite having the run of play in the second half of the game, could not overcome a 3-0 first period deficit.
The Silvertips eventually lost 6-2.
Salmon Arm could not take full advantage of their scoring chances in the game, but did get a couple of late goals from Tristan Fergusen and Eric Porter.
Head coach Terrance Head was disappointed in Sundays’ result.
“We played well enough to win but sometimes the results just aren’t there. We want a team that will play hard, disciplined hockey for 60 minutes. We have a talented group this year and consistency is the goal.”
The Silvertips host their home tournament this coming weekend at the Shaw Centre.
There are 12 teams registered from around the province, with games starting at 10 a.m. Friday.
The final is set to go Sunday at 1:30 p.m.